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Five crew members of the ice breaker Polar Star have finally arrived home after being abandoned in the Canary Islands, thanks to the efforts of ITF inspectors in Las Palmas, Lithuania and Canada.

The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and IMEC (International Maritime Employers’ Council) invite members of the press and other interested parties to a special presentation on 12 September as part of London International Shipping Week 2017

Trade unions representing workers at Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have called for ‘true social dialogue’ to find solutions to their fears that the company’s comprehensive restructuring process threatens the future of thousands of workers and their families.

Campaigning by ITF maritime unions to ensure that seafarer’s issues remain at the forefront of the political agenda is underway in Norway. It comes ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections next month.

Young trade union members around the world used International Youth Day on 12 August to stage events highlighting their concerns and to boost awareness of the importance of their role in the changing world of work.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is raising serious concerns over reports that Iranian trade unionist Reza Shahabi is back behind bars.

The ITF and the crew of the Malaviya Seven have expressed dismay that the seafarers face an unexpected legal hurdle before they can hope to return home.

Road transport workers from ITF unions across Latin America and the Caribbean have agreed to strengthen their organising processes to deliver strategic responses to automation and harmful labour reforms in multinationals.

Young transport workers from ITF unions in Asia Pacific have been learning how to build a network of activists and young leaders so they can play a powerful role in campaigning and organising for better wins.

This year's Spirit of Mother Jones award – which recognises those who fight for social justice – has been given to the ITF co-ordinator for the UK and Ireland, Ken Fleming.